Elizabethan England

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    • In early Elizabethan society, who was considered to be at the very top, above all humans?
      The monarch
    • What was the basis of the structure of Elizabethan society?
      'The Great Chain of Being'
    • Which group was considered the most important members of society below the Queen?
      The nobility
    • How were titles like Duke or Lord usually passed down within the nobility?
      From father to son
    • How did the nobility primarily generate income?
      Through rent from land
    • What was the average annual income of the nobility in early Elizabethan England?
      £6000
    • Which group were known as the landlords of the countryside?
      The gentry
    • What was the annual income of the gentry in early Elizabethan England?
      Up to £200
    • What titles might members of the gentry hold?
      Knight or Esquire
    • What position of power did the gentry often hold?
      Justice of the Peace
    • Which group was considered the poorest members of society?
      The peasants
    • What were the 'Yeomanry'?
      Peasants renting land or servants
    • What was the main role of tenant farmers?
      Rent land and work it
    • How did peasants typically interact with their landlords?
      Worked the land and paid rent
    • What was the name of the advisory body at the centre of the Elizabethan government?
      The Privy Council
    • Who chose the members of the Privy Council?
      Elizabeth
    • What was one of the Privy Council's responsibilities?
      Day-to-day running of the country
    • What role did the Privy Council play in relation to the Justices of the Peace?
      Monitoring Justices of the Peace
    • What did members of the Privy Council do?
      Carried out Elizabeth's will
    • What role did Privy Council figures play in Parliament?
      Influence government policies
    • What were the two houses that made up Parliament?
      Lords and Commons
    • What was Parliament's responsibility regarding money?
      Raising money through taxes
    • What power did the Queen have over Parliament?
      The Queen could veto Parliament
    • Why did Elizabeth appoint powerful nobles as councillors?
      To limit rebellions
    • Who advised Elizabeth together to keep law and order?
      Secretary of State and Privy Council
    • Who were the Lord Lieutenants of England loyal to?
      The Queen
    • What was one of the responsibilities of a Lord Lieutenant?
      In charge of raising an army
    • Who were the Justices of the Peace appointed from?
      The local gentry
    • What was one of the responsibilities of the Justices of the Peace?
      Keeping law and order
    • What was a common industry that many gentry and peasants depended on?
      Wool, cloth, and timber
    • Which class became wealthier in the English economy due to trade?
      The merchant class
    • Why did all Christians want to attend church on Sunday?
      Religion was central
    • What was the expected impact of religious changes on local churches?
      Changes would be minor
    • How might people have felt about the religious changes?
      Confused and angry
    • When was Elizabeth born?
      1533
    • When did Henry VIII die?
      1547
    • Who became King after Henry VIII died?
      Edward VI
    • Who imprisoned Elizabeth?
      Mary I
    • When did Mary I die?
      1558
    • Who took the throne after Mary I died?
      Elizabeth